N'Golo Kante

FILE - Chelsea owner Todd Boehly looks out from the stands before the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. After a year of chaos in Todd Boehly’s first full season as owner, can the arrival of Mauricio Pochettino and the severe trimming of the squad restore enough order at a club used to winning trophies? (AP Photo/David Cliff, File)

After Boehly and Clearlake’s chaotic first year at Chelsea, it’s time to see what they’ve learned

It’s time to find out what lessons Todd Boehly and Clearlake Captial have learned after their crash course in Premier League soccer.

FILE - Liverpool's Fabinho, right, is challenged by Ajax's Steven Berghuis during the Champions League group A soccer match between Liverpool and Ajax at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Sept. 13, 2022. Liverpool lost another midfielder to the emerging Saudi Pro League on Monday July 31, 2023, when Brazil midfielder Fabinho joined Al-Ittihad, the team where Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kanté now play. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira, File)

Fabinho follows Henderson in leaving Liverpool to move to Saudi Arabia

FILE - Liverpool's Jordan Henderson plays the ball during the team's English Premier League soccer match against Brighton in Brighton, England, Jan. 14, 2023. Henderson was a notable absentee as Liverpool beat Karlsruher 4-2 in a preseason friendly Wednesday, July 19, as the England midfielder closes in on a move to Saudi Arabian team Al-Ettifaq. Liverpool has reportedly agreed in principle a deal worth 12 million pounds ($15.5 million) for its Premier League and Champions League-winning captain. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)

Liverpool great Jordan Henderson heads to Saudi Arabia to join Al-Ettifaq

Jordan Henderson is closing in on a move to Saudi Arabia with Al-Ettifaq

World Cup winner N’Golo Kanté buys small club in Belgium

Chelsea reinforces midfield by signing Ugochukwu from Rennes for $30M

Chelsea has strengthened its midfield options by signing 19-year-old Lesley Ugochukwu from French club Rennes for a reported 23.5 million pounds ($30 million).

Alex Telles leaves Man United to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi team Al-Nassr

Alex Telles joined the slew of soccer stars heading to Saudi Arabia by completing a move from Manchester United to Al-Nassr.

Kante joins Benzema at Al-Ittihad on 3-year deal as Saudi Arabia entices another star player

Saudi Arabian soccer champion Al-Ittihad has another high-profile French player to accompany Karim Benzema at the team next season.

France's head coach Didier Deschamps talks to his players during the training session at the Jassim Bin Hamad stadium in Doha, Qatar, Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. France will play against Argentina during their World Cup final soccer match on Dec. 18. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Deschamps, France feeling ‘alone’ ahead of World Cup final

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — France coach Didier Deschamps knows most neutral fans want Argentina to win the World Cup final to give Lionel Messi the perfect send-off from soccer’s biggest tournament.

Southampton players applaud supporters at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, England, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)

Tuchel grumbles as big-spending Chelsea loses again in EPL

And it’s not escaping the attention of Thomas Tuchel, either.

Chelsea players during the English Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, England, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)

Chelsea squanders lead, loses 2-1 at Southampton in EPL

SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — Chelsea squandered a lead to lose 2-1 at Southampton and continue its inconsistent start to the Premier League season on Tuesday.

Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp gives instructions to his players during the English Premier League soccer match between Leicester City and Liverpool at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, England, Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)

COVID: Liverpool-Arsenal semifinal off, Messi now negative

A growing coronavirus outbreak among players and staff led to Liverpool’s English League Cup semifinal match against Arsenal being postponed, adding to the backlog in English football caused by the fast-spreading omicron variant.

Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates with Manchester City's Jack Grealish, right, after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Leeds United at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

MATCHDAY: Man City, injury-hit Chelsea back in action in EPL

A look at what’s happening in the English Premier League on Wednesday:

BRENTFORD vs. MANCHESTER CITY

City manager Pep Guardiola might be ready to recall Phil Foden and Jack Grealish to the team after leaving them out of the last two starting lineups for disciplinary reasons.

Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Leeds United at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

MATCHDAY: EPL top 3 play away; COVID gives Hazard chance

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Sunday:

ENGLAND

Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea — the top three in the Premier League — all face away games to complete a truncated round because of COVID-19 outbreaks in many squads.

MATCHDAY: France, Belgium, Netherlands can qualify for WCup

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Saturday:

WORLD CUP QUALIFYING

GROUP D

Defending champion France can book its place for Qatar if it beats last-placed Kazakhstan at home.